MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC CVC SET: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 25 CM; CATHETER PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number IPN919642

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/14/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported "the catheter had been pulling air.The cannula was used to puncture the femoral vein and the cannula drew air during aspiration despite being clearly in the vessel.The air was drawn while the syringe was still connected.This was detected during use.There was no reported patient harm or consequence.".

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The customer returned one introducer needle and lidstock for analysis.Definite signs of use in the form of biological material were observed inside the needle hub.Visual analysis revealed that the needle hub contained multiple cracks.Microscopic examination confirmed the damage.It was also noted that the needle cannula was slightly bent.The customer confirmed that the needle was straight and likely became bent during transit.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The customer report of a cracked needle hub was confirmed through complaint investigation.Visual inspection revealed cracks on the needle hub.The failure mode identified is consistent with the failure mode investigated under a previously opened capa.Based on the capa investigation, the root cause of this complaint is design related.Teleflex has identified that this needle hub material is susceptible to cracking when placed under stress (i.E.Pressed onto a tapered luer fitting, sideloaded as the clinician attempts to locate a vessel, etc.) in the presence of liquid alcohol-based disinfectants.The capa was fully implemented 23-aug-2023 using a new alcohol-resistant material to manufacture the needle hub.The manufacturing date for the needle hub involved with this complaint occurred prior to the capa implementation date.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.

Event Description

It was reported "the catheter had been pulling air.The cannula was used to puncture the femoral vein and the cannula drew air during aspiration despite being clearly in the vessel.The air was drawn while the syringe was still connected.This was detected during use.There was no reported patient harm or consequence.".

• Brand Name: CVC SET: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 25 CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL CR, A.S.; jamska 2359/47; zdar nad sazavou 591 0 1; EZ 591 01
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 18883948
• MDR Text Key: 337509449
• Report Number: 3006425876-2024-00230
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K862056
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/12/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: IPN919642
• Device Catalogue Number: CS-16123-F
• Device Lot Number: 71F23H1917
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: NOT REPORTED; NOT REPORTED